The Bear 5 Mile

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2022-07-07

Jul 07, 2022 at 7:00 PM

The Bear 5 Mile

Hwy 105 and Hwy 221

Linville NC,

USA

Entry Fee $40
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

  • 5M

Type: Hill Climb

Participant Limit: 800

Starting Elevation: 3665

High Point: 5945

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 0%

First Year of the Event: 1995

Men's Record: 2005 – 30:34.35 – Ian Connor

Women's Record: 2014 – 34:41.9 – Mary Ballinger

Description:

1000′ climbing, gravel road and road;
The Bear Race is a 5-mile challenging run to the TOP of Grandfather Mountain. This is a running race and is NOT designed to be walked the entire race. We have to hold everyone at the top until the last runner is in. We will have a sag van picking up anyone who does not make it to the 3-mile aid station within 50 minutes.

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Past Event Dates

Held on Jul 07, 2022

Held on Jul 08, 2021

Held on Jul 09, 2020

Held on Jul 11, 2019

Held on Jul 05, 2018

Held on Jul 06, 2017

Held on Jul 09, 2016

Held on Jul 08, 2015

Held on Jul 10, 2014

Held on Jul 11, 2013